You'll Need a Few Rhubarb Plants for Pies and "Sauce"— Once Started They'll Last for Years 



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WINTER VARIETIES (Continued) 



CHINESE WHITE WINTER (Celestial) A clear white 

 variety of symmetrical shape and large size. The length is 

 from 6 to 9 inches, and the width 2J^ to 3 inches. The root 

 is slightly oval with blunt base and comparatively small 

 tap-root. It is clear white throughout and not so pungent 

 as other winter varieties. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



HALF LONG BLACK WINTER The roots of this variety are 

 nearly cylindrical for % of their length and taper to a rather 

 large tap-root. They are 4 or 5 inches long and 2 inches in 

 diameter when full grown. The slightly coarse grained skin 

 is dull grayish-black in color, but the flesh is clear white, 

 well flavored and pungent. This will keep better than 

 other winter varieties. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH Splendid keeper. Roots 8 to 9 

 inches long, 2 to 2^ inches in diameter at shoulder and 

 only slightly tapered; skin somewhat roughened; black; 

 flesh white, very firm and crisp, pungent. 55 days. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH Roots globular with slender well 

 defined tap-root; SM to 4 inches in diameter; skin some- 

 what roughened, black; flesh white, firm, crisp, and 

 pungent. 55 days. Keeps well. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 1/4 lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 



RHUBARB 



Rhubarb plants grown from seed will not all 

 come true, but growing them this way costs less, 

 and the undesirable plants can be discarded. They 

 are quickly and easily grown. Sow seed in rows an inch deep 

 and thin the- plants to 6 inches apart. In the fall transplant to 

 a permanent location, setting the plants 3 or 4 feet apart. The 

 stalks should not be taken for use the first year. 



In planting from roots, set them so that the crowns are 2 

 inches under the surface of the soil. They should be set 3 to 6 

 feet apart and given a liberal dressing of manure each spring. 

 When blossom stalks appear, they should be cut well back to 

 the ground. If possible choose a place where the soil will be 

 continuously moist. 



CRIMSON WINTER A long bearing sort of very fine flavor. 

 The seed produces small crimson stems that are tender and 

 sweet. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. $2.00; Vi lb. $6.00. 



VICTORIA An excellent and hardy sort for the home garden 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 50c. 



RHUBARB ROOTS If one is to be certain of a pure strain of 

 Rhubarb, he should plant roots. Set in the spring, they fur- 

 nish delicious stalks the following spring. 



Each 20c; 5 for 75c; 10 for $1.25, postpaid in U. S. A. 



ROQUETTE 



SALSIFY 



VEGETABLE OySTER 



The roots of this vegetable are appetizing and nutritious, and 

 the flavor is like that of oysters. Salsify succeeds best in a light, 

 well enriched soil, which should be stirred to a good depth. 

 Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will cause 

 the roots to become irregular and branched. Sow early and 

 quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnip. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND Large and strong grow- 

 ing with long, smooth, white, tapering roots less likely 

 to branch than those of other sorts. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; V4 lb. 70c; lb. $2.10. 



Salsify, Mammoth Sandwich Island 



Freezing Will Develop the Delicate Oyster Flavor 



SORREL 



When young, the leaves of this hardy annual are used like 

 mustard for salads. They resemble those of the radish but are 

 smoother in texture. The young leaves are ready for cutting in 

 about 6 weeks, when the plants are 8 to 10 inches high. In early 

 spring sow the seed in shallow rows about 16 inches apart, and 

 for succession sow every few weeks thereafter. Water freely. 



PkL 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 



Improved varieties of sorrel when well grown and cooked 

 like spinach make a palatable dish. Sow in rows early in spring 

 and thin the seedlings to 6 or 8 inches apart in the row. Cutting 

 may begin in about 2 months, and the plants will continue in 

 full bearing from 3 to 4 years. 



LARGE LEAVED FRENCH The best garden variety, having 

 large, pale green leaves of fine quaUty. 



Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 



